In the past, Blagodatnoye was a significant volost village. Landowners often gave their estates beautiful names, and thus the corner of the Korenevskaya land became blessed. The Lord generously bestowed His grace upon the inhabitants of this place, preserving the Elijah Church for future generations. Its opening is mentioned in archival documents from 1804, but it is likely that the church was originally wooden and fragile, as the first service took place only in 1906. At that time, the priest was Father Peter Nekrasov, whom the old-timers fondly remember for his good deeds and help to the people. He passed away in this village. Since then, many priests have come and gone.

In 1997, Father Valery Fursov became the rector of the church. Inside, crows ruled, flying in through broken windows. The roof was dilapidated, and water flowed down the frescoes. The charred bell tower loomed over the surroundings, creating a grim impression. "The picture was certainly unappealing," says Archpriest Father Valery. "But I was immediately struck by the spiritual beauty of the church. Here is a magnificent ancient iconostasis, made in academic style with gilding by icon painters of the Vasnetsov school, representing great historical value."

The Elijah Church has three altars. The days of St. Prophet Elijah (August 2), the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" (November 6), and St. Nicholas the Wonderworker (May 22 and December 19) are especially revered here. Father Valery made considerable efforts to ensure that golden crosses shone on the ten domes of the church and that the 55-meter bell tower was restored. The bell on it was destroyed by the Bolsheviks in 1937, thrown down right at the entrance. To this day, only one fragment remains, which is kept in the church. An Angel is engraved on it, presumably to protect these lands from calamities. Having lost the bell, the Elijah Church seemed to be orphaned. Only after 70 years did the sound of bells ring out again in the village of Blagodatnoye.